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State elections officials say the campaign to reverse Michigan’s emergency manager law appears to have gathered enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot.

There’s a debate at the state Capitol about a natural gas drilling process known as “fracking.” Drills use a mixture of chemicals and water to extract gas from hard-to-reach pockets underground. The practice has been around for decades. Problems have been reported in other parts of the country – although never in Michigan.

But Democratic state Representative Lisa Brown says the fact that wells are now going deeper and using directional drilling raises questions.

Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero has announced the city will be hiring more police officers.

For a writer, winning the National Book Award is a prestigious honor. Being nominated can even be enough to boost your career.

Two National Book Award winners will speak at the Library of Michigan’s Night For Notables this weekend. The event honors the state’s notable authors.

WKAR’s Scott Pohl spoke with Jesmyn Ward and Jaimy Gordon about what the award has meant to them.

The state Senate has adopted a budget amendment that would effectively lift Michigan’s ban on smoking at some charity events.

A past President of Lansing's Downtown Neighborhood Association so far is supportive of a proposed $6.8 million  development there.

Delhi Township voters will soon decide whether to move forward with a plan to build a cutting edge solar facility. 

An ex-Michigan State University medical student accused of killing at least 12 greyhound puppies has pleaded guilty to charges carrying a penalty of up to four years in prison.

Governor Rick Snyder is outlining his vision for the future of Detroit.